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“We want to start the season in a good way,” says Leonardo Castro, looking forward to Saturday’s first league game against the Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Colombian forward suffered a hamstring injury against Stellenbosch FC in August and as a result missed the last four games of the 2019/2020 season.
Therefore, the 31-year-old did not participate in the previous match against Sundowns.
Castro resumed full training just days before last weekend’s MTN8 quarterfinals against Maritzburg United. Kaizer Chiefs trailed 1-0 at halftime, but the Colombian, who came on as a substitute early in the second half, helped change the game.
Two goals from Yagan Sasman ensured Amakhosi advanced to the semi-finals.
“It was difficult,” Castro reflects on his return against Maritzburg. “I didn’t really participate in the preseason and I didn’t play in any friendlies either. I needed to be mentally strong and I was happy I was able to contribute.
Now the Brazilians wait for Saturday. “It’s a new season with a new coach and a new league, which is now called the DStv Premiership. Everything is different, it is the beginning of a new era. “
Castro, who scored seven goals in 18 league appearances last season, is adjusting to new Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt. “It has introduced a new structure. It is also very clear with the players what he wants from each and every one ”.
The attacker prefers not to talk too much about the upcoming Sundowns encounter. “This is the first of a long 30-game season and there is still a long way to go to the finish. But of course it is an important game. “
The Colombian still regrets the absence of the faithful and vocal fans of the Chiefs in the stadium, due to the Covid-19 epidemic. “It’s not nice to play without them. We all feel something is missing. However, we know that our fans are always with us, although at this time they cannot come to the stadium ”.
Amakhosi will host the Brazilians at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, October 24, with a start time of 3:30 p.m. Spectators will not be allowed into the stadium. The game will be broadcast live on DStv SuperSport 202 and SABC 1, including various SABC radio stations, with commentary via Twitter user @KaizerChiefs
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